The Dossier: Teddy Purcell was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Kings on April 27, 2007.

A native of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, he was named AHL Rookie of the Year last season after his 83 points and 58 assists topped all rookies. He was named MVP of the AHL's All-Star Classic last season.

He scored a hat trick in regulation play before tallying the game-winning goal in a shootout that lifted the Canadian All-Stars past PlanetUSA.

Purcell was ranked second this season in scoring (team-high 16 goals, 22 assists, 38 points, six game-winning goals, six power play goals) for the Monarchs before the Los Angeles Kings called him up Monday. The 23-year-old winger was previously called up by the Kings on Dec. 10 and scored seven points (one goal, six assists) in 17 games.

He had an eight-game scoring streak (seven goals, nine assists), the longest this season for the Monarchs. Last Saturday in a 7-2 win against Lowell at the Verizon Wireless Arena, Purcell became the 20th player in Monarchs history to register a four-point game.

During the 2006-07 season, Purcell scored 43 points in 40 games, leading the University of Maine to the Frozen Four. He earned Hockey East Rookie of the Year honors, the seventh time that award has been bestowed on a Black Bear player.

1. Teddy, this season you already have six game-winning goals for the Monarchs. Do you consider yourself a late-game clutch goal scorer?

Purcell: "As an athlete you want to put a lot of pressure on yourself to do well and help the team win. I'm fortunate to be put in those situations, you know, power play and late shifts.

"A couple of them were pretty clutch and a couple of them were pretty lucky too. After a while of being put in those situations, they start adding up a little bit.''

2.Constructive criticism from coaches is viewed by some as a way to bring out the best in players. In your case, what do coaches keep harping about to bring your game up to another level?

Purcell: "Just to keep working hard away from the puck. They're satisfied when I have the puck, making plays and putting up points. But to be a well-rounded player, you have to win those loose puck battles and that's something my coaches continue to stress to me.''

3. Just imagine for a moment that you had to defend yourself. Knowing what type of offensive player you are, how would you defend Teddy Purcell?

Purcell: "(Laughing) I'd stick him pretty good and probably give him a shot in the face. But I'd keep it simple. Let him make the first move, don't get tied up watching the puck too much and just take the body."

4. What's your biggest fear as a player?

Purcell: "I'd have to go back to that fight (teammate Kevin) Westgarth got in (against Philadelphia Phantoms' rookie Garrett Klotz, who ended up having a seizure and left the game on a stretcher). It was unfortunate to see that situation. To me that's probably the biggest fear of every hockey player.''

5.Ending on a brighter note, if you could paint a signature goal for yourself, how would you describe it?

Purcell: "I've seen some great ones already from (Washington Capitals' star) Alex Ovechkin and even saw tape of Bobby Orr flying through the air after scoring his goal to win the Stanley Cup. As a kid growing up playing street hockey, I always thought of stuff like that. I can't really describe the type of goal I would want to score, but any type in a Stanley Cup or (NHL) playoff game would be my signature goal."